The two-frequencies-microwave-scatterometer for measuring of ocean waves
Abstract
The considered technique appears to be suitable for a determination of the two-dimensional ocean wave spectrum from a space platform. The technique makes use of the coupling effect between microwaves and short surface waves. A description of the dual-frequency technique is presented, taking into account the emitted microwave signal, the characteristics of the backscattered signal, and the determination of the sea-surface spectrum. Attention is also given to aspects of instrument design and technical instrument data.
- Publication:
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American Astronautical Society and Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Luft- und Raumfahrt
- Pub Date:
- June 1976
- Bibcode:
- 1976aans.meet.....A
- Keywords:
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- Microwave Equipment;
- Ocean Surface;
- Remote Sensors;
- Scatterometers;
- Water Waves;
- Backscattering;
- Bandpass Filters;
- Bragg Angle;
- Microwave Scattering;
- Satellite Observation;
- Instrumentation and Photography